Frequently Asked Questions for FreeBSD 2.X : Hardware compatibility : How do I get the boot: prompt to show on the serial console?
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3.23. How do I get the boot: prompt to show on the serial console?

  1. Build a kernel with options COMCONSOLE.
  2. Create /boot.config and place -P as the only text in the file.
  3. Unplug the keyboard from the system.

See /usr/src/sys/i386/boot/biosboot/README.serial for information.

Frequently Asked Questions for FreeBSD 2.X : Hardware compatibility : How do I get the boot: prompt to show on the serial console?
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